HOTLINE (833) 667-6626 – WHAT DO I DO UNTIL HELP ARRIVES?
RESOURCES
Emergency Contacts
Animal Control: (508) 228-1212
Emergency Veterinarian
Offshore Animal Hospital: (508) 228-1491
After Hours: (508) 241-5014
CatTrap Nantucket (for help with feral cats):
Carol Black – (508) 257-4333
Nantucket Environmental Police: (508) 257-6932
Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket, MMAN
(for help with marine life):
Hotline—(833) 667-6626
team@nantucketmman.org
Cape Cod Wildlife Center: (508) 362-0111
Wildlife Rescue
Bunnies
Wild baby bunnies are most often not orphaned! Though our instinct is to pick them up and try to care for them, the absolute best thing you can do if you find a baby by itself is put him or her back in the general area, as the mom will only come back at night to find and care for her babies. Then leave the area.
If you find an obviously injured baby rabbit, bring it to Offshore Animal Hospital at 11 Crooked Lane. Call them to let them know you are coming: 508-228-1491. They have a specific fund dedicated to helping wildlife.
Marine Birds
Thanks to our friends at Pacific Wildlife Care, for sharing this graphic from the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association. Here’s what you do:
Helpful Links
Links to Town of Nantucket Beach Access Maps
Surfside to Town Surfside to Tom Nevers Low Beach to Great Point
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society Species Guide
A detailed guide with information and photographs featuring the 85 currently recognized species of whales, dolphins and porpoises collectively known as 'cetaceans'. This guide is up-dated regularly with the latest information.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Guides to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) of the Northeast United States. NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
The Seal Conservation Society
Guides to cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) and pinnipeds (seals, sea lions and walruses) of the Northeast United States. NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere.
Organizations we support
Cetacean Society International
Marine Mammal Conservation through the Arts
Seashepherd Conservation Society
WDCS - Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society - Plymouth, MA
IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare - Yarmouth, MA
Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies - Provincetown, MA
UMass Boston Field Station Nantucket
Shearwater Excursions - Whale Watching
Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket
P.O. Box 3625
Nantucket, MA 02584
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CONTACT US
Please call the HOTLINE for ALL wildlife related reports or emergencies
HOTLINE (833) 667-6626
For all non-animal response communications
Please DO NOT report animals ashore here. Call 833-667-6626
team@nantucketmman.org
For all volunteer and education opportunities